Brazil

Brazilian football great Pele has undergone surgery for a suspected colon tumour and is recovering, the hospitalÂ in Sao Paolo treating him announced on Monday.

Legendary Pele says he is getting ‘closer to the goal’

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8. Super Eagles of Nigeria

Super Eagles drop two places in latest FIFA ranking

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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro attends a virtual global climate summit via a video link in Brasilia, Brazil April 22, 2021. Marcos Correa-Brazilian Presidency via REUTERS

Brazil senators want president charged for homicide over 95,000 coronavirus deaths

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Manchester City delivered a dominant Champions League performance to sweep past Club Brugge 5-1 on Tuesday and re-emphasise their status as major contenders for a first European title.

Manchester City crush Brugge to re-energise Champions League push

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Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo, said a lot of opportunities abound in Nigeria for prospective investors.

Nigerian government targets $18 billion annual returns from cassava export

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Earlier this month, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman bought Newcastle United for around £300 million, making the Premier League side one of the richest in the world.

Report: Newcastle United owner wants to purchase a South American club

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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro looks on during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, June 29, 2021. REUTERS-Adriano Machado

Brazil pandemic probe to recommend President Bolsonaro face 11 criminal charges

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Brazilian side Sao Paulo have parted company with Dani Alves after the veteran defender skipped training on Friday in protest over unpaid wages.

Barcelona rejects Dani Alves free comeback

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Brazil under-20s boss Andre Jardine has explained his decision to call-up veteran Dani Alves for this summer’s Olympics.

Dani Alves open to return to Barcelona

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FILE PHOTO: Travelers queue in a security line limited to every other lane for social distancing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in SeaTac, Washington, U.S. April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson

U.S. to lift restrictions November 8 for vaccinated foreign travelers

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The White House is seen as snow falls in Washington, DC, on February 1, 2019. – Brutally cold temperatures gripped the US Midwest on Januarty 31, freezing water mains, causing power outages, canceling flights and straining natural gas supplies. More than a dozen deaths have been attributed to the sub-zero weather and a weekend snowstorm that blanketed the same region. Many of the cold-related fatalities were in Michigan, where the governor said the death toll was still being confirmed. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP)

US to open borders to vaccinated travellers November 8

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Argentina players celebrate after scoring a goal against Peru in World Cup qualifying. Getty Images

Argentina beat Peru 1-0, extend unbeaten run to 25 matches

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Nigerian student emerges top 10 finalist for $100,000 Global Student Prize

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The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja.

Nigerian government makes coronavirus vaccination compulsory for civil servants

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha has raised the alarm that fraudsters were using his office to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

Nigeria removes South Africa, Turkey, Brazil from travel restriction list

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